For the week of May 25, 2009:

Atlas News

Atlas Travel's Christner Becomes VP of St. Louis Business Travel Association

Looking to Speed Through Security With Your Laptop?

There are No Dumb Questions: What are Nonrefundable Fares?

Industry News

Delta News: Shuttle Launches Fare Sale; Air France-KLM Partner in Joint Venture
(Estimated reading time: 3:42)

Short Takes: United Ups Airport Baggage Fee; Continental Adds Houston-Rio Service; JetBlue Extends Refund for Laid-off Customers; USAir Launches New Route to U.K.; Alaska Air Announces Service to Hawaii, Houston and Atlanta
(Estimated reading time: 3:52)

Other Airline News: Lufthansa Extends Surcharge “Shield” to Sabre; BA Opens Galleries Club Lounge at T3; Aer Lingus to Cut Belfast Flights; Emirates Increases Free Baggage Allowance; El Al Raises Fuel Surcharge
(Estimated reading time: 2:07)

Topaz International Study: Does Buying an Airline Ticket in Advance Still Matter?
(Estimated reading time: 2:45)

Airport Update: SFO, Sea-Tac, San Jose, D/FW, NYC Airports – and France Signs on to EU's “One-Stop Security” at Airports
(Estimated reading time: 2:52)

Buyer Beware: ESTA Scam Snagging Unwitting Travelers from UK
(Estimated reading time: 1:21)

CDC Downgrades Mexico Travel Warning
(Estimated reading time: 1:11)

Congress, TSA Debate Future of Registered Traveler Program
(Estimated reading time: 3:35)

Using a Credit Card Abroad Just Got More Expensive
(Estimated reading time: 1:57)

Avis Offering Discount on Rentals in Europe, Israel and South Africa
(Estimated reading time: 0:44)

Hotel News: Intercontinental Launches Loyalty Deal; HyattConcierge Goes Twittering; Marriott Announces Big Plans for China; Openings in Chicago, Dallas, Fredericksburg VA, Lisle IL and Philadelphia
(Estimated reading time: 3:59)

Omni Adds Resell Clause to Contracts, Promises Quick Response to RFPs
(Estimated reading time: 0:58)

With Hotel Crime on the Rise, Here are Tips for a Safe Stay
(Estimated reading time: 6:05)

Why Do Some Hotels Charge Wi-Fi Fees and Others Don't?
(Estimated reading time: 4:27)

And Speaking of Wi-Fi...Want That to Go?
(Estimated reading time: 5:19)

How Will Airline Consolidations Affect Fares? Corporate Buyers Weigh In
(Estimated reading time: 4:25)

Now, That's Service! Passengers Get Baggage Back After Hudson River Landing
(Estimated reading time: 5:51)

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